Kolkata, June 23 -- As the Trinamool Congress grapples with its most serious internal challenge in years, party supremo Mamata Banerjee has sent a revised working committee list to the Election Commission, according to sources in Kalighat.
The list released by the party carries Monday's date, and party sources said it was submitted to the Election Commission in New Delhi on the same day.
Political observers believe the move is aimed at reinforcing the message that control of the party remains firmly with Mamata Banerjee.
The submission came on the same day that a "rebel" faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee unveiled a parallel leadership structure i.e. working committee at a luxury hotel in New Town, setting the stage for a potential battle...